Samuel Hodgdon
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Receipt of Letter
In the absence of the Secretary of War, Stagg acknowledges receipt of Hodgdon's letter of 30 August 1791.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Questions about Rations for Discharged Men
Refers to command of the 2nd battalion and relationship with Mr. Ward, quartermaster. Expresses concerns about battalion bills for rations and discharged men.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPurchase Supplies
Orders to purchase items on enclosed list at lowest price possible.
General CollectionPurchase of 200 Horses, Etc.
Barr has noted the time the agent agreed to purchase 200 horses. After six days Barr is certain that no more than twenty horses have been purchased and that it will be from twenty to thirty days …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Provisions and Conduct
Enclosed letter and contract for provisions. Purchase of pack-horses at Fort Pitt advisable with consent of Commander-in-Chief and Maj. Gen. Butler. General advice on purchase of provisions and …
General CollectionPreparations for the Campaign
The clothing has gone forward along with every other thing, the additional shoes and colors excepted, that will be in motion in a few days. [Caleb] Swan has not returned from Maryland but, if the …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Positive Report for Captain Hudang
Reports attention of Captain Hudang to the duties of his command.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters ToPayment of Officers
Major Craig to be paid. Advised Hodgdon to forward estimates and receipts if total cost exceeds estimate of cost. Expressed hope that troops would not be detained at Fort Pitt for want of boats.
General CollectionObligations to Contractors
The Contractor has entered into an agreement with the Secretary of theTreasury to furnish provisions for the troops on the frontiers. If he executes this task well he will be paid the stipulated sum. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Notification of Goods Ordered Now Ready
Tents ordered by Hodgdon's assistant are ready. Captain Houdin to be sent to Hodgdon for employment.
General CollectionNews from Camp
The previous day the Indians killed one of Capt. Edward Butler's men and wounded one other who died later. They have also either killed or taken one militia man. Our Indians have gone out with Capt. …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Moving the War Office from Carpenter's Hall
William Knox writes the Quartermaster General on the moving of the War Office out of Carpenters Hall. Also discusses recruiting for a new company.
Misc MSSMoney for the Commanding General
Howell is transmitting the sum of $17,844 for the use of the commanding general.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Money for a Battalion of Levies on the Frontier
Howell transmits to Hodgdon the amount of $2,225 for the purpose of raising a battalion of levies on the frontier.
Post Revolutionary War Manuscripts, 1784-1811. (RG94) (M904)Mistake in Forwarding Clothing, Etc.
Armstrong is sorry that a mistake was made in forwarding the clothing brought by the pack horses. He will ask the General to let him have shirts and shoes from the stores at Fort Hamilton to be …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)List of the Killed & Wounded, Etc.
Barr notes that they now have a List of the Killed and Wounded. Col. Darke is included on the list of wounded but Barr hopes that he is not mortally wounded. Mr. Duncan informs Barr that he has a …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Letter from Secretary of War Henry Knox to Samuel Hodgdon Quartermaster to Army of U.S. and paymaster: on provisions and pay of officers and troops in preparation for St Clair expedition
Knox requests that Indian goods be forwarded to Headquarters. Contractor is to transport provisions on the expedition. Discusses pack and artillery horses. If more horses are purchased, may be used …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Mr S. Strong to Colonel Samuel Hodgdon asking for job providing packhorses from Kentucky
Strong is making application for the position of providing pack horses from Kentucky. He asks that he be given the job over others who may apply and he says he would give much satisfaction if given …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Major General Richard Butler to Samuel Hodgdon on extra supply of overalls for troops
Writing to Hodgdon from Pittsburgh, Butler refers to an issue regarding overalls. Captain Davis has applied to Major Craig on this issue, but Craig will not proceed without orders from Butler. He …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from John Acheson to Samuel Hodgdon on delivery of horses
Acheson discusses the forwarding of horses. The boats for transport are ready, but the Monongahela river is too low. Will embrace first opportunity to forward horses to Pittsburgh.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Israel Ludlow regarding escorts during survey of Miami Purchase lands
Agreeable to Hodgdon's request, Ludlow has written to Major Leiglon respecting the escorts for his survey of land and encloses Leiglon's written answer.
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)Letter from Captain Joseph Shaylor on Captain Hardang's performance of duty at Fort Jefferson
Writing to Samuel Hodgdon at Fort Washington, Joseph Shaylor, from Fort Jefferson, gives his opinion on the performance of duty of Captain Hardang, citing a confused situation at Fort Jefferson …
Second Congress: Reports and Communications Submitted to the Senate by the Secretary of the Treasury [2A-F2] (RG46)
